Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add the milk, oil, vanilla extract, and egg to the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined. Slowly add the boiling water and mix until batter is smooth
• Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.